Ivan Rakitić Retires from Football After Illustrious Career

Ivan Rakitić hangs up his boots. The former Barcelona midfielder says goodbye on Instagram. "Dear football. You have been a part of my life since day one", writes the 37-year-old.

» Published: July 07 2025 at 14:06

Ivan Rakitić Retires from Football After Illustrious Career
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Ivan Rakitić began his professional career in Basel, but it was in Spain that he became an international midfield star with over 300 matches for Barcelona and 323 matches for Sevilla.

In total, it was 993 matches, 140 goals and 157 assists.

With Barcelona, he won the league four times and the Champions League once. He also won two Europa League titles with Sevilla.

"Football, you gave me more than what I could have ever dreamed of. You gave me friends, feelings, joy and tears. You gave me a whole life" he continues to write on Instagram.

Ivan Rakitić was born in Switzerland, but chose to represent the Croatian national team. There, he played 106 international matches and won a World Championship silver in 2018.

The career was ended in Hajduk Split.

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